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Re: Diamondback Andean Questions (you'll see why this thread is topical) [DimaP] [ In reply to ]
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I dont but thanks so much Im still thinking Medium

Medium is going to be the preferred size for the majority of people in your height range, so that's a pretty solid choice. It's just important to note that shorter-legged folks like us may have to size down to hit very aggressive drop numbers. Honestly, in all the time I was at Diamondback, I could count on my fingers the number of bikes we sent out that had fully slammed cockpits. A far greater number of our customers were looking to push the stack envelope up for a given frame reach than down!

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Re: Diamondback Andean Questions (you'll see why this thread is topical) [surfNJmatt] [ In reply to ]
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Love my Andean, if I had the extra funds I’d get another one.
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Re: Diamondback Andean Questions (you'll see why this thread is topical) [srr] [ In reply to ]
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I did create a new account with a different email address. I see no place for an organizational code anywhere.

The organization code needs to be entered at the time of registration, in the space provided on the registration page. If you have already registered without using the code, you will need to re-register using the code, and - sorry! - you will likely have to use a different email to do so. The site Diamondback is using to facilitate this special deal is set up to service corporate clients, and links registered email addresses to specific discount levels.

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Re: Diamondback Andean Questions (you'll see why this thread is topical) [fredly] [ In reply to ]
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Re: Diamondback Andean Questions (you'll see why this thread is topical) [fredly] [ In reply to ]
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I did create a new account with a different email address. I see no place for an organizational code anywhere.


The organization code needs to be entered at the time of registration, in the space provided on the registration page. If you have already registered without using the code, you will need to re-register using the code, and - sorry! - you will likely have to use a different email to do so. The site Diamondback is using to facilitate this special deal is set up to service corporate clients, and links registered email addresses to specific discount levels.


Apologies, I see what happened - as I logged out from my old account and created the new, it had dumped me to the 'normal' side of things, not the corporate signup site (https://www.diamondback.com/partner/index/register/)

Thanks for the clarification!
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Re: Diamondback Andean Questions (you'll see why this thread is topical) [Kevina654] [ In reply to ]
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It’s too bad there’s no mediums left, but I’m curious see if a large is possible for me. I’m 5’ 10” and my pad x/y are 487 and 556, respectively. I ride a 54cm 2012 cannondale slice with an aggressive position with about a 7.5” drop from saddle to pads.

Yeah, you're solidly in size medium land. Honestly? If you're looking for a frameset only, you should buy a complete Andean 1 and sell the parts! You'd likely come out ahead of buying just a frameset at these prices.
Bare frame stack on a size L Andean is 543, so it would theoretically be possible to figure out a way to make that work for you, but you'd likely have to utilize a bunch of trickery to get the stack down low enough. Custom stem type stuff. That kind of thing is possible with the Andean (despite how it looks, you can put a standard style stem on one quite easily) but a lot of work, and no guarantees.

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Re: Diamondback Andean Questions (you'll see why this thread is topical) [fredly] [ In reply to ]
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Fredly,

Has there been improvements in the bottom bracket design since this was 1st released? If so, I'm a buyer.
https://forum.slowtwitch.com/...pth_Review_P6320734/

Thanks-
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Re: Diamondback Andean Questions (you'll see why this thread is topical) [surfNJmatt] [ In reply to ]
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What size would I be looking at for 6'1.5 with a 34 inseam?

You're likely right around the break point between a L/XL. Without more specific pad x/y measurements, it's impossible to give a precise recommendation, but generally speaking at that height if you run your pads low, you're probably a large. If you run them high, you're probably an XL. Can you give me some pad measurements to work with?

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Re: Diamondback Andean Questions (you'll see why this thread is topical) [Slowman] [ In reply to ]
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I just registered for the newsletter. Do you have any idea how long it takes before the next round of newsletters are sent out?
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Re: Diamondback Andean Questions (you'll see why this thread is topical) [sommer] [ In reply to ]
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I just registered for the newsletter. Do you have any idea how long it takes before the next round of newsletters are sent out?

of course we send a newsletter every week. as to these special emails, it's when we aggregate a number of really good deals. it could be 4 months between them, it could be 4 days between them. i'm guessing another week and a half, because i know of some deals upcoming.

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Re: Diamondback Andean Questions (you'll see why this thread is topical) [Slowman] [ In reply to ]
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Gosh, this sucks. These our beautiful bikes and I'd grab one if I was in the market for one. *I'm trying to convince my girlfriend to finally splurge on her tri-bike upgrade from her road bike...ugh. Sad, but what an epic deal!

Washed up footy player turned Triathlete.
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Re: Diamondback Andean Questions (you'll see why this thread is topical) [Xing triathlete] [ In reply to ]
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Has there been improvements in the bottom bracket design since this was 1st released? If so, I'm a buyer.

Working on bikes while drunk is just a bit outside of the realm of things that a manufacturer can fix!

Seriously though, what Kiley experienced is the difference in manufacturer tolerances for bottom brackets. The BB shell on the unit that he was installing was slightly oversize relative to the design standard for PF30, and he was trying to put it in an Andean frame that was dead-nuts on the actual specification (I know, because I, personally, measured out that exact frameset myself after he eventually returned it). It took me about 5 minutes to correctly install the same model bottom bracket in the exact same frameset.

The bottom bracket he chose for his build is a model that typically runs slightly large relative to the actual PF30 standard, and is slightly more difficult to install. Other brands that run more true to specified size are easier to install. A manufacturer could certainly choose to build with a slightly larger inside diameter bottom bracket, and that would definitely make for an easier install of larger BBs, but here's the thing; in the entire time I was at Diamondback selling Andeans, I never once fielded a complaint about a creaking bottom bracket.

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Re: Diamondback Andean Questions (you'll see why this thread is topical) [Slowman] [ In reply to ]
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Andean was an awesome bike. I very much enjoyed my time on mine.

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Re: Diamondback Andean Questions (you'll see why this thread is topical) [fredly] [ In reply to ]
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Fair, but the comments I was more concerned with were related to the removal of the OEM bottom bracket.
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Re: Diamondback Andean Questions (you'll see why this thread is topical) [Xing triathlete] [ In reply to ]
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Fair, but the comments I was more concerned with were related to the removal of the OEM bottom bracket.

I honestly can't speak to that, other than to say it is not a complaint that was ever relayed to me by other end users in my time at Diamondback. Kiley has a... unique... perspective on many things bike-related, and most of the issues he encountered in his time on this bike aren't ones that I heard from other customers.

Having said that, if you use the same model/brand of bottom bracket as he did in that build, it will absolutely be a tight fit. The plastic sleeve on the unit is designed to deform, and it is definitely going to do so.

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Re: Diamondback Andean Questions (you'll see why this thread is topical) [Slowman] [ In reply to ]
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I've been getting the weekly newsletter for a while, but haven't seen this separate email regarding special deals. Is there a separate email list for those? Last thing I have is newsletter email from a couple days ago.
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Re: Diamondback Andean Questions (you'll see why this thread is topical) [Slowman] [ In reply to ]
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Was the email sent? I didn’t receive one (looked in spam too)
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Re: Diamondback Andean Questions (you'll see why this thread is topical) [DFW_Tri] [ In reply to ]
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Email went out a while ago! Definitely check your Spam filters. If for some reason it still isn't showing up, and you're on the list, and you want the code, hit me up via PM and I will hook folks up.

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Re: Diamondback Andean Questions (you'll see why this thread is topical) [fredly] [ In reply to ]
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Thanks for your responses. Purchase made!
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Re: Diamondback Andean Questions (you'll see why this thread is topical) [Xing triathlete] [ In reply to ]
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You're welcome! I hope you enjoy your new Andean!

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Re: Diamondback Andean Questions (you'll see why this thread is topical) [DFW_Tri] [ In reply to ]
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Was the email sent? I didn’t receive one (looked in spam too)

Yup! fredly will clue you in on what you need to know. email covered de soto's sale, the DB andean closeouts, and hard shell bike cases (see the thread in the classifieds on that).

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Re: Diamondback Andean Questions (you'll see why this thread is topical) [TJL3] [ In reply to ]
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I've been getting the weekly newsletter for a while, but haven't seen this separate email regarding special deals. Is there a separate email list for those? Last thing I have is newsletter email from a couple days ago.

best sign up again for the newsletter, just to make sure. otherwise, let me know what you're interested in and i'll make sure you get the info.

Dan Empfield
aka Slowman
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Re: Diamondback Andean Questions (you'll see why this thread is topical) [Slowman] [ In reply to ]
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I received the weekly email on Monday, but nothing today???
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Re: Diamondback Andean Questions (you'll see why this thread is topical) [Slowman] [ In reply to ]
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Stupid question.

What type of long-distance hydration can I put on this? I live in Nevada, and I drink a LOT! I have 3 types of hydration options on my current bike! I have so many straws that my bike looks like an octopus.

BTW, I bought the bike today (thank you - sad to see this venture end, but glad I got one!).
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Re: Diamondback Andean Questions (you'll see why this thread is topical) [kuwak9] [ In reply to ]
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There are a bunch of hydration options on the Andean, including "Braze on" mounts for two bottles (one on the size s) in the traditional spots on the frame, a mounting point on the stem will mate to a bottle cage or a bento box, and a mounting point on the top tube will also accept either a bento or a bottle. The seatpost is drilled to accept a 10mm horizontal post style bottle holder, and, finally, most between the bars hydration systems will work great on the Andean.

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